| Listening style | Over-ear headphones | In-ear earbuds |
| Personalised sound |
✓ |
✓ |
| TV listening |
✓ |
✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auracast | ✕ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation is always on | Choose between Focus, Aware and Speech listening modes |
| Best choice if... |
You prefer headphones and want a more immersive experience |
You prefer earbuds and want greater control over how much you hear around you |